The allure of Striped figs

Variegated plants have long been valued by gardeners. Plants that exhibit this trait seem to come off as more attractive somehow. Variegated plants are used in gardens to break the sold colors and act as accent colors to beautify the garden.

Striped/variegated figs are also highly prized among collectors.  If you thought the panache was the only striped fig out, well be prepared to be blown away be the list below.

You're not going to find any of these varieties in any nursery. They can only be found with a few rare fig collectors.

However it's hard to keep them straight so hopefully with this post I can help clarify the differences of each variety.

This is my Pastilerre, strangely enough it produces striped figs.

So what's the allure of stripes on figs? Is it because it's rare? Is it the simple beauty of stripes, or are we seduced by the value that others put on them?

Here's a list of striped Figs:

Panache aka Bordissot Blanca Rimada aka Bizzarria di Sori aka Tiger

white /semi yellow with green stripes and a red pulp.

The panache are the most common of all the stripped figs, they can be easily found in specialty nurseries that carry figs. My personal experience with them is that they are terrible variety for Seattle. They require a very long ripening season and they begin to fruit quite late. Even in a green house I've never been able to get even close to a ripe fruit. 

Jolly Tiger
Originally came from Japan, imported into the US where it earned it's name. The leaves exhibit variegation.

Rigato del Salento

Green and White striped with a Amber pulp.

This fig is a mutation of the Dottato.  Produces Brebas. There appears to be a couple strains of the RDS. one from the Paolo Belloni which produces larger figs and brebas and another from Punto Verde nursery in Lecce and unifere.

RDS Bifere

Photo Credit: Rafael PB version

RDS Unifere

Photo credit: artisanalfigs

Popone
Striped fig from Tuscany

Native to Elba Island. Tastes has been described as sweet and sugary

photo credit: Valerio Ventura

Photo Credit: Rafael

Cole De Dame Rimada
Spanish Variety 

Col De Dame Mutante
This striped fig is a mutation of the Col De Dame Noire. Spanish fig from the Col De Dame Family

Martinenca Rimada
A unifere fig from the Balearic Islands. Made popular by Mr. Montserrat Pons.

Fiorone Oro AKA Fiorone Oro Rosato
Bifere fig that produces Brebas. Yellow and green stripes with amber pulp. Named by Francesco

There is also an uncirculated version of Oro Bianco that has a lighter pulp.

Paratjal Rimada

Bordissot Negra Rimada

Rosso Striato (Red Striped)

Fracazzano Multicolore
Bifere fig

Photo credit: Adam

Campaniere ** - Figues du Monde

Variegated Zochita

Here's another rare unknown mutation discovered by Sonia Gioia and verified by Dr. Paolo Belloni. Let's call this guy, The X-Men fig. Ok just kidding.

Ref:
https://viaggiatore971.blogspot.com/2016_04_16_archive.html
** With exception to the Panache, these photos are not mine and are referenced as informational from the other collectors. I'm grateful for their beautiful photos.